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Exciting news!

 Guys, I know it sounds cliched but.. I'm literally trembling with excitement. I just got word that a project I'm part of will soon be published! The title of the book is Life Repurposed and it is a collection of stories by women of faith. 


The editor of this project is a woman named Michelle Rayburn. I've never met Michelle but she is a published author and blogger. She posted in a Facebook group for Christian writers and I responded. She was looking for several writers who would submit a story about God at work in their life. As a new writer, this opportunity sounded amazing. I emailed her a testimony I had written years ago regarding my struggles with pregnancy loss. Several weeks went by before Michelle reached out. She had selected my story as one of her chapters! I was so moved and grateful.

Fast forward to today when she emailed all of her authors to let us know the book will be released very soon! She also created beautiful promo graphics, including this one with a quote of mine:

My excitement at seeing a dream of being published come true is mixed with many  bittersweet emotions. It will take time I'm sure to sort it all out in my mind but I wanted to share what's going on.

Here is a link back to Michelle's website where you can read more about the book and bios of all of the authors, including yours truly. :)

https://michellerayburn.com/life-repurposed-book/

Have a blessed day!

-Ruth

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  1. Craig RuhlMarch 7, 2021 at 1:56 PM

    Congratulations, Ruth! I am looking forward to reading the book ans especially your story.

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